History Lessons for the Arctic
What International Maritime Disputes Tell Us About a New Ocean
1st Edition
Published on 9. January 2017
60 pages
978-1-4422-7983-4 (ISBN)
Description
This study examines three historical maritime disputes to draw lessons and insights for the future of maritime governance in a rapidly transforming Arctic. The historical case studies-the 1920 Svalbard Treaty, the 1936 Montreux Convention, and the 1961 Antarctic Treaty-are highly instructive cases for a region that also must balance a confluence of international economic development, environmental protection, and security concerns along with strategic and ecologically sensitive maritime spaces. While historically unique, important lessons for the Arctic and its future governing needs are gleaned that address challenging geography, the assertion of national sovereignty, and the pursuit of shared environmental goals.
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1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
ISBN-13
978-1-4422-7983-4 (9781442279834)
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Heather A. Conley
History Lessons for the Arctic
What International Maritime Disputes Tell Us about a New Ocean
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01/2017
Centre for Strategic & International Studies,U.S.
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Heather A. Conley is senior vice president for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic at CSIS.
Content
- History Lessons For The Arctic
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Executive Summary
- CHAPTER 1 | Lessons for the Arctic: Developing an International Normative Framework for a New Ocean
- CHAPTER 2 | The 1920 Svalbard Treaty
- CHAPTER 3 | The 1936 Montreux Convention
- CHAPTER 4 | The 1959 Antarctic Treaty and Subsequent Antarctic Treaty System
- About the Authors
